Crime
Four Charged in Connection to Spotsylvania County Mass Shooting, Victims Identified
SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VA – The Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office has provided significant updates in connection with the fatal shooting that occurred in the Olde Greenwich Circle area earlier this week, resulting in three deaths and multiple injuries.
As of this morning, four individuals have been charged with the following offenses:
- Malicious Wounding
- Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony
- Unlawful Assembly
The suspects include:
- Two 16-year-old juveniles
- One 17-year-old juvenile
- 18-year-old Jeremiah Upson (photograph attached)
One of the 16-year-olds remains hospitalized due to a gunshot wound sustained during the incident.
The other three suspects are currently incarcerated without bond. The hospitalized suspect will be taken into custody upon release.
Authorities confirmed that two of the suspects reside in Spotsylvania County, while the other two are residents of Caroline County.
The three deceased individuals have been identified as:
- Chase Feaster, 18, of Spotsylvania County
- Alonzo Goffney, 18, of Spotsylvania County
- A 20-year-old male, whose identity is being withheld pending official confirmation from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
The investigation has revealed that the tragic incident stemmed from an illegal firearm transaction that escalated into a robbery and fatal exchange of gunfire.
The shooting took place on the evening of Tuesday, April 8, at approximately 5:30 p.m., when the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office received reports of gunfire in the Olde Greenwich Circle area.
Deputies arriving at the scene discovered multiple gunshot victims, including the three now confirmed deceased.
Three additional individuals were transported to local hospitals for treatment.
The situation prompted a large-scale law enforcement and emergency response operation. The area was secured and cleared while investigators worked around the clock to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and identify those involved.
Authorities describe this as a complex and ongoing investigation. Further details, including the origin of the firearm involved and the potential presence of additional parties, remain under active review.
The Sheriff’s Office expressed its appreciation to the Fredericksburg Police Department and the Virginia State Police for their collaboration throughout the investigation.
Special acknowledgment was given to the community, whose patience and support proved critical during what officials have called a stressful and heartbreaking several days.
The Sheriff’s Office will release additional updates as they become available.
Anyone with further information is urged to contact the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.